Carotenoid content and retinol activity equivalents (RAE) of seven varieties of Mas Cotek (Ficus deltoidea) leaf extracts

• Main Authors: ISMAIL, Azrina, Shahidan, Norshazila, Othman, Rashidi, MAR, NASHRIYAH
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Science Publishing Corporation Inc 2018
• Subjects: RS Pharmacy and materia medica; S Agriculture (General); SB Plant culture; TP248.13 Biotechnology
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/69827/1/IJET22019.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/69827/; https://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/ijet/index
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Ficus deltoidea, also known as mistletoe fig or Mas cotek in Malay is believed to have health benefits due to the presence of bioactive compounds such as flavonoids and carotenoids. However, there are limited studies that show evidence of carotenoid compounds in Ficus deltoidea leaf extracts, especi...